Tobias Ögren, head of inflight product and catering at Sunclass Airlines, shares the airline’s strategy for innovation, including its tactics to lure customers away from airport options to onboard catering
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With so many orders for inflight connectivity (IFC) systems announced, it would be easy to conclude the market is reaching maturity and there may not be much business left to win. However, research by Valour Consultancy shows there is still a huge amount of sales potential in the IFC market
The airline industry supports 87 million jobs and 4% of global GDP. While the sector is strong, it faces challenges which must be considered in the planning and decision-making processes of airlines
Boeing aircraft deliveries in 2025 increased 69% year-on-year over 2024, and were 16% above deliveries in 2023, marking a significant recovery and helping stabilise global aircraft production, finds Stuart Hatcher from IBA
Pantone has named its 2026 Colour of the Year as Cloud Dancer, but the reaction from the interiors world is far from unanimous and positive. Instead of sparking excitement, this soft, muted white has left many designers wondering whether Pantone has played it too safe this year
2025 saw the highest number of October aircraft deliveries since 2018. The deliveries also marked an increase in deliveries of two thirds compared to October 2024, says Aimie Stone from ADS
The team at the JPA Design studio have identified five trends they believe will shape the world of air travel in 2026, from wellness, to branding, to ‘slow travel’
Airline capacity to North America for Thanksgiving 2025 is up 2.0% year-on-year, but operating margins are tightening, according to IBA market intelligence
Half-life market values for the Boeing 777-300ER have jumped 78% in 2025, to about US$ 47.6 million, primarily driven by ongoing delays to the 777X programme and limited production of Airbus’ competing A350-1000
In-flight wi-fi is becoming commonplace and free to access, but cybersecurity experts warn that passengers and airlines need to stay alert to risks